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Lorry firm Eddie Stobart bucks trend

Jun 21 2008 by Alistair Houghton, Liverpool Daily Post

CHESHIRE transport company Stobart yesterday said it was trading in line with expectations, despite the economic slowdown and rising fuel prices.

The firm, which has more than 1,500 trucks, pointed out it was protected from fuel increases by price escalators in customer contracts allowing it to pass on rises quickly.

It was working to establish ways that the burden of rising oil prices can be eased.

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